Nomination of Bryan Elevates Democratic Convention
William Jennings Bryan was unanimously nominated for president by the Democratic National Convention in Kansas City on July 6 with a platform denouncing imperialism militarism and trusts. The crowd roared as a large banner and flag display accompanied Bryan’s nomination and the party outlined its positions on currency trusts and Erin policy.
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Tennessee
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Alabama yields to Nebraska in presidential naming at convention
The convention moves to nominate a candidate for president with Alabama surrendering its time to Nebraska. W P Oldham of Nebraska prepared to present Bryan's name and awaited the chairman to speak of appreciation for Alabama's concession.
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Alabama
Nebraska
United States
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Bryan
Champion to fight Jeffries for 2500 stake in Europe bound plan
New York reports Gus Ruhlin seeking a match with Jim Jeffries with 2500 posted through Al Smith to secure the bout. W A Brady authorizes Smith to handle the champion’s business for this encounter. Ruhlin’s manager Billy Madden aims to finalize the agreement. Jeffries to leave forfeit with Smith until Ruhlin covers it. In Joliet, George White aged 7 was accidentally shot and killed by 11 year old Archie Johnson during Fourth of July celebrations. the revolver discharged after Johnson took the weapon from White who had pointed it at his playmate.
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Rubhlin
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Ruhlin
Joliet
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Edward White
Archie Johnson
Johnson
Drowned Youth in White River at Coysford
Earl Gross aged 18 son of A F E Gross merchant drowned while wading in White river at Coysford. He went beyond his depth and died before a crowd of about a hundred spectators who could not save him.
Knowledge Is Power Hidden in a Man's Real Strength
A pithy aphorism contrasts awareness with inherent power. The statement suggests true authority lies in recognizing one’s own capabilities rather than external force.
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